Dr. Anthony Fauci, a key figure in the US government's pandemic response, is set to face intense questioning from Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and the Senate Homeland Security panel on Wednesday morning. The hearing comes as Fauci prepares to step down from his role as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, a position he has held for over three decades. With Fauci's departure from the federal government's top medical post looming, lawmakers are likely to scrutinize his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including decisions on vaccine distribution, mask mandates, and the origins of the virus. The high-stakes hearing promises to shed light on the behind-the-scenes politics of the pandemic response and the ongoing debate over the government's role in public health.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, a face of the government's pandemic response, will sit Wednesday morning before a critical Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and the Senate Homeland Security panel to face questions on COVID-19. The former chief White House medical adviser and longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases will appear days after...
